EmbarkĀ 09 Say What?
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Dog photos are most successful when they're engaging, when they show the personality of the dog and make you feel like you're right there with them when you're looking at the photo. For maximum engagement, you just can't go past a doggy head tilt.
The jury is out on exactly why they do it, but it's thought to be in order to hear us better. A change in head and ear position can help them more accurately locate the direction and distance of a sound.
Whatever the reason they do it, it's always something to strive for in your work to take the expression and emotion of your photo to the next level.
This is probably our most adorable set of submissions of Embark 2026 yet!
Challenge Brief
The main aim of this challenge is to capture a doggy head tilt. Weā€™re looking for an engaging expression, showing personality and connection with the camera, so eye contact is preferable. For maximum impact, the eyes should be sharply focused and the image evenly lit.
Timecodes
00:49 Alex Mirontschuk
02:28 Belinda Heyne
05:40 Brittany Rickard
07:57 Carmen Hazelton
10:12 Caryn Glover
11:23 Courtney Bryson
13:13 Crystal Rambayon
14:51 Cynthia Hall
16:47 Dana Gookin-Owens
18:40 Dionne Stephenson
21:40 Emma Coulter
23:50 Eva-Liz Aandal
26:20 Gabi Vannini
29:30 Jacqueline Harris
31:34 Jenny Johansson
32:24 Jess Hoffmann
34:05 Joan Carey
35:30 Karen Dickinson
38:38 Katie Pierce
40:35 Korina Joseph
42:50 Lori Veinot
44:11 Michelle Osborne
47:12 Natalie Clennell
48:50 Polly Baik
51:10 Sam Rowe
52:59 Samantha Smillie
54:15 Sandy Allen
56:41 Sara Waldon
59:57 Terri Jacobson
1:02:43 Theresa Camastra
1:04:37 Valerie Bavegems
1:06:19 Top 20
1:10:24 Top 10
